San Diego closed Q2 2017 with an unemployment rate of 4.3 percent, the 15th lowest among top U.S. metros and below the national and state rates of 4.5 and 4.9 percent, respectively.

With the summer tourist season approaching, the leisure and hospitality sector recorded the largest quarterly gain, adding 9,300 jobs during Q2.

The median home price rose 7.3 percent from the previous quarter, and is now up 8.0 percent compared to a year ago.

VC dollars in the region increased 14.9 percent compared to the previous quarter.

The Quarterly Economic Snapshot analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the regional economy and the region’s standing relative to the 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S. This release includes data from April to June (Q2) 2017.